Effect of vitamin b12 supplementation during pregnancy on infants vitamin b 12 status anthropometry and neurological status at six months a double blind placebo controlled randomized control trial

This thesis provide high quality casual evidence on whether maternal B12 supplementation improves infant vitamin b12 biochemical status at birth & six months determine effects on birth outcome and early growth and evaluate early neurodevelopmental using validated assessments at birth and six months . These results will directly inform clinical practice and public health policy on antenatal micronutrient interventions in populations at risk of vitamin b12 deficiency.